What are ways in which cognition has an influence on affect? How do we know what we are feeling? In other words, what role does cognition play in regulating affect? Describe a key study by Schachter that talks about the use of distraction
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According to Schachter, we don't automatically know our own feelings. Rather we may need to infer them from whatever indicators we have available. That is, if we are aroused by, for example, exercise, we may confuse our arousal with a romantic attraction for another person. Another influence of cognition on affect is when we regulate our feelings. In one study, participants were put into a bad mood. Participants were told they would be able to manage their feelings or were told their feelings were "frozen," and then were given distracting (attractive) materials or boring materials. Those in the "able to manage" condition who were given the option of attractive materials, very quickly engaged them in attempting to distract themselves from unpleasant feelings. Thus, cognition may be useful in preventing bad feelings.
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